Best time to visit Big Bear Lake, CA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Big Bear Lake runs from June through September — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
46.1°F
Low
23.6°F
Precip
4.51 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 57m

February Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
23.7°F
Precip
4.39 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

March Cool
High
51.2°F
Low
27.0°F
Precip
2.37 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Cool
High
57.3°F
Low
31.0°F
Precip
0.78 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 12h 52m

May Cool
High
65.8°F
Low
37.2°F
Precip
0.42 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 47m

June Good
High
75.1°F
Low
43.5°F
Precip
0.15 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 15m

July Excellent
High
79.7°F
Low
50.5°F
Precip
0.69 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 5m

August Good
High
78.7°F
Low
49.5°F
Precip
0.82 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 17m

September Good
High
73.0°F
Low
44.0°F
Precip
0.40 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Cool
High
63.4°F
Low
35.0°F
Precip
0.79 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 7m

November Cool
High
53.5°F
Low
27.8°F
Precip
1.35 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 11m

December Cool
High
46.2°F
Low
23.5°F
Precip
3.31 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 43m

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